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Colombian star Andrés Cepeda has signed a deal with Warner Music México, Billboard can announce today (Nov. 1). With this new alliance, the singer-songwriter of hits like “Desesperado” and “El Mensaje” seeks to continue developing his musical career in the coming years, according to a press release. “I feel very excited to start this new […]
Unlike Un Verano Sin Ti, which was an album about being in love and the best summers in Puerto Rico, the lyrical content in Bad Bunny’s Nadie Sabe Que Va A Pasar Mañana is about the downfalls, the wins, the life lessons.
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A true testament is the focus track “Monaco.”
Backed by elegant violin and piano melodies (as heard in Charles Aznavour’s 1964 song “Hier Encore”), the classy trap song is about being the best in the game and having no comparison. He chants about his luxurious lifestyle and having famous friends like Leonardo DiCaprio while sending a clear message to the haters.
“Monaco” is currently No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart.
Below, check out the complete lyrics translated into English.
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Tell me, ey, tell me, this is what you wanted?I’m classy, this is gallery trapYou’re joke, Rocky “The Kid”, a piece of crapI am a champion, Rocky Marciano, Rocky Balboa, Rocky MaiviaI have the route, I have the lane, yes, I have the laneI spend at nighttime, make money all daySo much money that I spend thatI like to be used, that’s why I do it with all these harpiesYou don’t know what it’s like to be on the high seas with two hundred womenThat the stewardess suck your **** in the skyWhat it’s like to throw five hundred’ thousand in the stripclubThat’s why your opinion matters zero to meThat’s why you are 101 in the top 100 and I am firstThey are no longer a rapper, now they are a podcasterMy barber is charging more than youF***ing and traveling around the world
Drinking lots of champagne, we’re never dryFirst Verstappen arrived, then Checo arrivedIf Pablo saw me, he would say I’m a badassYou’re talking crap and me and my people are in MonacoDrinking lots of champagne, we’re never dryYou’re talking alone, talking with their echoThe money sign is my new zodiac signLight up a cigar, the family is in Monaco
Believe me, the F1 cars are faster in personSofia Vergara is beautiful but she’s more beautiful in personWhat you do doesn’t impress meIt’s like making a goal after Messi and MaradonaThey don’t even know you in your neighborhoodI was with LeBron and DiCaprio yesterdayThey asked me about my stadium tourWe talked about the family and topics of millionairesI mean, multimillionaire, I mean, billionaireIt’s been a while since I’ve cared about the radioA while ago I stepped out of trap, and left it to Eladio [Carrion]
Dear Diary,Today I got deposited, was nominated to the GrammysThey criticized me again, and I didn’t careI’m relaxed doing my thingDon Vito, Don Beno, of The Beatles John LennonWhen I die, I’m going to leave 100 land to my grandkidsTo all my girls, their butts and boobs doneAnd to my hater, a F40 without the breaks
For what? So they crash and dieRed, white, or matte black, which do you want?For what? So they crash and dieR.I.P., I continue in the yacht
Drinking lots of champagne, we’re never dryFirst Verstappen arrived, then Checo arrivedIf Pablo saw me, he would say I’m a badassYou’re talking crap and me and my people are in MonacoDrinking lots of champagne, we’re never dryYou’re talking alone, talking with their echoThe money sign is my new zodiac signLight up a blunt, the family is in Monaco
Ñengo Flow has signed an exclusive record contract with Rimas Entertainment in a bid for his international expansion, Billboard can announce today (Oct. 31). The alliance that includes touring, merchandising, and brand partnerships strategies, “marks a significant step in the evolution of the reggaeton genre pioneer, known for the distinctive touch of his rhymes and […]
Halloween falls on a Tuesday this year, but many famosos in the Latin music realm — such as Anitta, Rauw Alejandro, and Danna Paola — took advantage of the spooky weekend to dress up and party. The Brazilian funk star, for example, wore a sexy black dress with thigh-high boots and wore a bloody, black […]
Mr. Pauer has teamed up with Orianna, Sony Music Latin’s electronic label, for the release of his upcoming studio album, Inevitable, Billboard can exclusively announce today (Oct. 30). The set—marking Pauer’s fourth album following Soundtrack (2014), Orange (2015), and Fiera (2022) — is slated for release in the first quarter of 2024 as the first […]
Drake, Jennifer Lopez and Adam Lambert have joined the increasingly lengthy list of performers who’ve signed an open letter asking President Joe Biden and the U.S. Congress to push for a ceasefire in the war between Israel and the militant terror group Hamas. Last week the Artists4Ceasefire letter was sent to Biden and Congress urging […]
More than halfway through Carlos Vives’ sold-out show at the Kaseya Center in Miami on Saturday (Oct. 28), the very loud audience — which had been on its feet for nearly an hour — suddenly got even louder during the Colombian singer’s rendition of “La Bicicleta,” his 2017 hit with fellow Colombian star Shakira.
Vives, clearly thinking it was in response to his urging crowd participation during a musical interlude, moved forward, waving his arms. With his back turned to the giant screen on the back of the stage, he missed the real cause of the commotion, as Shakira stepped on stage from the back entrance and started singing a part of the chorus. Still unaware, Vives turned toward his band, and did a visible double-take when he saw Shakira inches from him.
His first reaction was to run away from Shakira. Then he ran toward her. She pulled his arm. They hugged. They danced as a couple Colombian style. “He didn’t expect it!” a delighted Shakira told the crowd. “You didn’t expect it!” she told Vives.
He didn’t. The truly surprise appearance had been hatched just the night before between Shakira and tour promoter Loud and Live, and kept a total secret save for a handful of people in production. Shakira, now living in Miami, was approached to see if she might be interested in singing with Vives during his important Miami stop. Yes, but keeping it a secret. And so it was.
With no rehearsal or soundcheck, Shakira arrived to the Kaseya when Vives was already well into his set, posting live video on her Instagram feed where she delightedly told fans what she was going to do. Dressed in sparkly loose jeans and a crop top, she sang with Vives, then stayed on stage for an extra song as he serenaded her.
“Surprising my brother Carlos Vives onstage tonight,” Shakira wrote on her Instagram, to which Vives replied a few hours later: “Shak. I can retire. Now, chao. I leave happy. Nothing tops this. You made me the happiest man. I love you. WHAT A SURPRISE.
It was an exquisite moment for an exquisite night. Vives’ show in Miami, home to a huge Colombian diaspora and where he sometimes has spent months at a time, was as expected, a sell-out. The show, part of his El Tour de los 30, which celebrates the 30 years since the release of his turning-point album Clásicos de la Provincia, has included a free, massive show in Madrid’s Puerta de Alacalá and will culminate with a show in Colombia’s Estadio El Campín in December.
Watch the Shakira-Vives moment on Instagram below.
From career milestones to new music releases to major announcements and those little important moments, Billboard editors highlight uplifting moments in Latin music. Here’s what happened in the Latin music world this week.
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Eslabon & Gabito on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Eslabon Armado made its late-night TV debut this week on Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. The renowned Música Mexicana group was joined by Gabito Ballesteros—also his first time on Fallon—to perform their hit collaboration “La Fresa.” “‘The Tonight Show’ is one of the top shows in the entire country, and I’ve grown up watching the show since I was a kid,” frontman Pedro Tovar said in a statement. “I’ve always seen the biggest stars be on the show, and being able to perform on the Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon is a major milestone crossed in our career.” Their performance comes on the heels of Eslabon’s performance on Good Morning America, where they made history as the first Musica Mexicana group on the show. Watch their performance on Fallon Tonight below:
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Pipe Bueno Pops the Big Question
After many years of dating, Pipe Bueno and Luisa Fernanda W announced their engagement this week. The Colombian power couple—he’s a pioneer in the música popular genre and she’s a famed social media influencer—shared photos and videos of their special proposal that took place at the Burj Khalifa Tower in Dubai. “Yes a million times,” Fernanda expressed on Instagram. “I love you infinitely, only God knows these hearts and knows why he brought us together to share this beautiful life. I love you Andrés Giraldo (Pipe’s real name).” Fernanda and Pipe, known for hits such as “Entre Botellas” with Grupo Firme and “Tequila” with Maluma, have two children together.
Pipe Bueno & Luisa Fernanda
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Other lovebirds who made headlines this week are Lele Pons and Guaynaa. Pons, who’s currently a competitor in ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, shared a piece of her latest dance number on social media, where she and dance partner Brandon Armstrong are dancing to the 90’s ballad “I’ll Stand By You.” “This dance is about feeling lost and finding someone who lifts you up and stands by you! My favorite dance by far!” she said of the contemporary dance. “This is one of my favorite parts of the choreography,” she added, sharing the ending of the presentation where her husband and Puerto Rican artist, Guaynaa, meets her in the dance floor, hands her a red rose, and kisses her.
Latin Artists at the 2023 BBMAs
Many Latin artists are finalists at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards, presented by Marriott Bonvoy and set for Sunday, Nov. 19. The top Latin finalists are Bad Bunny and Peso Pluma with six nominations each, followed by Eslabon Armado and Karol G with five. The four acts are finalists in the top Latin artist and top Latin albums categories alongside Fuerza Regida in the former, and Fuerza and Ivan Cornejo in the latter category. Other Latin finalists include Shakira, Grupo Frontera, Yng Lvcas, and many more. Overall, Taylor Swift leads the pack as a finalist in 20 categories. You can click here to see the full list.
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Karol G continues to give back to her fans and community, and this time, she’s joined by professional race car driver Tatiana “Tata” Calderón. In benefit of the singer’s Con Cora Foundation, “Tata” will be donating a replica of the helmet she wore at the 2022 Formula 2 for an auction. Designed by the Con Cora Foundation and signed by Karol G herself, the “symbolizes the unity and success of women who, through their hard work, are positively influencing the lives of many more women,” according to a press statement. Currently on display at the paddock of the Formula 1 Mexico City Grand Prix 2023, the helmet is designed with Karol signature barbed heart, a butterfly representing “Tata,” and the Colombian flag. The auction will take place from November 17 to 30 on the Bonhams Cars platform.
This week, our New Music Latin roundup — a compilation of the best new Latin songs, albums and videos recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors — is powered by new music from Chayanne, Jay Wheeler, Laura Pausini and more. Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Notably […]
New Music Latin is a compilation of the best new Latin songs and albums recommended by Billboard Latin and Billboard Español editors. Check out this week’s picks below.
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Chayanne, Bailemos Otra Vez (Sony Music Latin)
Chayanne, a.k.a. “Latin America’s eternal boyfriend,” presents his highly anticipated 20th studio album, Bailemos Otra Vez, marking his first set in nine years. In the diverse nine-track journey — home to previously released tracks “Bailando Bachata” and “Te Amo y Punto” — the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter reinvents his sound while keeping his essence intact.
If the former, his first-ever bachata, was an indication, he isn’t afraid to navigate from ranchera music in “Necesito Un Segundo” to the rhythmic cumbia in “Como Tú y Yo,” a song that celebrates true love amidst an ocean of disposable relationships (and even samples his own 1998 hit “Dejaría Todo”). “De Tanto,” on the other hand, is a classic Chayanne ballad. Recorded in Miami and penned by the artist, Bailemos Otra Vez boasts a wave of Latin hitmakers adding their magical beats and penmanship, including Andrés Torres, Édgar Barrera, Elena Rose, Florentino Rivera, Julio Reyes, Maffio, Mauricio Rengifo and Rafa Pabón. — INGRID FAJARDO
Laura Pausini, Almas Paralelas (Warner Music Italy/Gente Edizioni Musicali)
Five years after her last studio album — the 2018 Latin Grammy winner for best traditional pop vocal album, Hazte Sentir — Laura Pausini returns like a typhoon with Almas Paralelas, a 16-track set inspired by real stories, of her own and others, which displays an artistic and personal evolution, both vocally and lyrically. Featuring a more guttural interpretation, but without losing her essence, Pausini opens the album with “Cero,” a dance-pop number full of energy and empowering lyrics like “From now on I will not settle for less/ Give me only emotions different from zero.” She closes it with “Frente a Nosotros,” a sensitive piano ballad — which the Italian pop superstar walked down the aisle to when she married producer Paolo Carta last March, after 18 years together. In between, she takes us on a passionate and compelling journey addressing topics as basic as love, forgiveness, motherhood, and family.
“It is a truly conceptual album that… celebrates diversity and the right to individuality, which in my opinion should be respected more being citizens of the same streets but with different souls, different dreams, different desires,” Pausini tells Billboard Español weeks before being honored as the Latin Recording Academy’s 2023 Person of the Year. “In this world represented [on the album cover] by the street and its zebra crossing, I’d like there to always be respect and love between the individuals who inhabit it, and I would like for the listener to fall in love with the human beings who live like souls on a parallel path.”
Available in Italian as Anime Parallele, Almas Paralelas also includes the previously-released singles “Un Buen Comienzo,” dedicated to those who’ve had people in their lives trying to bring them down; “Durar,” about the love and daily commitment of a couple who decides to build a life together; and “Hogar Natural,” an emotional piece that marks her first duet with her daughter Paola. It is, overall, a pop gem that will make you dance and laugh, heal and reflect. — SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS
Jay Wheeler, TRAPPii (Linked Music/Dynamic Records/EMPIRE)
In a striking divergence from his more romantic repertoire, as evinced by albums like Platónicos (2020) or last year’s R&B-infused El Amor y Yo, Jay Wheeler embraces a grittier, more provocative allure on this week’s TRAPPii. In typical trap fashion, which revels in the pleasures of excess, the Puerto Rican trap star manages to maneuver the juxtaposition of raunch, vulnerability and desire across a dozen tracks. “TRAPPii,” featuring Arcángel, serves as the album’s high-impact introductory track. Exuding a raw, hard-hitting beat with a pulsating bassline that demands attention, Jay Wheeler and Arcángel make a powerful statement about wealth, materialism and the true value of knowledge and integrity over material possessions.
Infused with subtle drill undertones, courtesy of Botlok, Yeziell, Dimelo Suru and DJ Nelson, “Repeat” sees the singer yearning to reconnect with a special someone who’s moved on to a new partner. On “Jumping Out the Window,” equipped with melodic guitar arpeggios, the Puerto Rican artist swaps to English, a risqué track that hints at the emo rap style popularized by SoundCloud rappers. Then there’s the earlier single “Gangsta Luv,” featuring newcomer Anubiis, where the protagonists allude to the perilous lifestyle of their chosen subculture. While Wheeler maintains his distinctive fusion of irresistible sensuality throughout the LP, he injects unabashed intensity. In other words, TRAPPii glitters in the dark. — ISABELA RAYGOZA
Lenny Tavárez feat. Sergio George, “El Yate” (Warner Music Latina/Kristoman)
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Lenny Tavárez has brought a fan-favorite track to life with “El Yate.” The Puerto Rican artist first teased the unreleased song a couple of years ago, when he shared a home video on social media performing the song with his acoustic guitar. After much praise from his followers, the urban star teamed up with renowned award-winning producer Sergio George for a flavorful salsa version. Though the beat will keep you on your feet with its live piano, percussion, cello and trumpet melodies, “El Yate” is backed by some sad, heartfelt lyrics. “Everyone knows that it’s the law of life/ That a story without heartbreak/ Is a boring adventure/ That you can moor a yacht/ But never two hearts/ Unless God decides,” Tavárez’s sweet vocals chant — also marking a new musical era that’s not too shabby for Lenny. — JESSICA ROIZ
María José Llergo, ULTRABELLEZA (Sony Music España)
Spanish singer-songwriter María José Llergo hits the ground running with her debut album ULTRABELLEZA (Ultra Beautiful) while honoring her family heritage. Through the 13-track set, the Andalusian artist experiments beyond of the conventional boundaries of flamenco, delivering a contemporary gypsy masterpiece that pushes the boundaries of her artistry. Her deep, soul-stirring vocals and poignant lyrics about love, empowerment and life’s trials are skillfully complemented by electronic elements such as synthesizers and potent bass lines.
Standout tracks like “Superpoder,” where she pens the poignant line, “I learned to cry by singing, I learned to sing by crying,” and others like “Rueda, Rueda,” narrate her inspiring journey from humble beginnings to burgeoning stardom. About the latter, Llergo expressed in a press release, “This song is a sincere thanks and celebration of being able to dedicate myself to what truly fills me.” ULTRABELLEZA is a mesmerizing, autochthonous project infused with a contemporary flair that not only defines her as an artist but also signifies the evolution of flamenco into the modern era. It is a commendable effort to break the genre free from cultural confines, paving the way for a wider audience to embrace its beauty. — LUISA CALLE
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